AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate & Water Resilience: Highlands, N.J. is still fighting “highwaters” with storm drains, pump stations, wetlands and retention-basin plans after repeated flooding that made roads impassable during Superstorm Sandy. Water Affordability: Michigan’s water bills have surged since 1980, leaving up to 10.75% of households “water-burdened,” while lawmakers push shutoff protections and bill caps. Drought & Crops: Colorado is testing drought-tolerant, less-thirsty crop options as the state’s water crisis deepens. AI Data Centers & Power/Water: A U.S. and Canada-wide backlash is growing as hyperscale AI data centers face protests over land, electricity and water use. Invasive Species: Texas confirmed New World screwworm in a calf, marking a return to U.S. cattle after decades and triggering containment plans. Forests Under Pressure: Massachusetts is tracking emerging threats like emerald ash borer alongside other invasive pests and diseases. Energy Policy: West Virginia leaders praised a Trump push to repurpose about $700M for coal plant upgrades under the Defense Production Act. Marine/Coastal Research: Bermuda is highlighting ongoing ocean science with U.S.-funded research vessels and deep-sea technology testing. Wildlife Tracking: Motus bird tags are helping decode migration as North America’s bird populations keep falling.
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